Keep Your Machines Up And Running In Cold Weather

Posted on January 12, 2012 by equipment

Written By: Garrett Ginglen
Cold weather
can be hard on machines. Here are important tips to keep your machines
running in great condition during cold weather.

Cold Weather Recommendations:
  1. Always maintain your machine per the Operation and Maintenance Manual during cold weather
  2. To better prepare your machines for cold weather, try the following:
    1. Use block heaters
    2. Use enclosed storage facilities when machines are not in use
  3. Be sure to install the correct lubricants
  4. Provide the correct cooling system protection for the conditions you will be working in
  5. Inspect all rubber parts weekly
  6. Keep all batteries fully charged
  7. Always fill the fuel tank at the end of the shift
  8. Check the air filters on a regular basis when snow is present
  9. Before your shift, run the engine until it reaches operating temperatures
  10. Never remove the air cleaner element when snow packing occurs
  11. If your machine is shut down for more then 16 hours, the engine will cool to the external temperature

Do you have tips for keeping machines running at peak performance during cold weather? Please share your comments below.

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Happy Holidays from Marketing

Posted on November 30, 2011 by equipment

We want to take the time to wish all of you cheer and joy as the 2011 holiday season approaches. It is a time of sharing and caring, and also to think about what 2012 may bring us.

We have so many new products and initiatives for 2012 we want to work on, and all of our teams are excited to get started! As 2011 comes to a close, we are also thankful for our dealers, partners, and wonderful team.

Here’s to a GREAT holiday season!

Nadene E,
Marketing Manager
Trader Industrial Brands

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Coming Soon: Big Inventory Management Updates

Posted on October 21, 2011 by equipment

I know it’s been some time since I’ve blogged and that’s because
we’ve been working hard on several new initiatives.  I would like to mention some of the upgrades we’re implementing into
our Inventory Management Tool. We’re focusing mainly on these User
Experience upgrades:

  • Easy application of Premium or Featured Photo features
  • Easy Ad Copy
  • Easy upload of multiple photos
  • Easy feedback mechanisms
  • Pricing assistance
  • IMT Mobile

Easy Application of Premium or Featured Photo Features
We’ve been working with our friends with CycleTrader and RVTrader
to upgrade the Inventory tab in the IMT. This will soon include
thumbnails as well as quick-click application of features and the
adjustment of prices, among other things.

Easy Ad Copy
We’re
integrating a mechanism that will allow our IMT users to easily copy
the basics of a listing into a new listing. This way if you have seven 2003 DEERE 225C LC RTS you need to sell and hate the process of entering year,
make, model, class, and photos, you’ll be able to copy them from ad to
new ad easily.

Easy Upload of Multiple Photos
Using some technology from our friends with PowerSportsNetwork, we’re integrating a similar JavaScript-based photo upload tool. This will allow users to upload many photos simultaneously.

Easy Feedback Mechanism
We’ll
be adding a new button to the IMT’s navigation which will allow you to
send us feedback about any section, part, or operation that the IMT
provides. We’re serious about hearing what our user’s think and
providing the mechanisms to make it easier for you to do that are key.

Pricing Assistance
We’re
sure our dealer’s know what good prices are in their markets, but we’re
thinking it could be helpful to see what the maximum, minimum, average,
and mean are in your region while creating a new listing. The pricing
data is supplied by our own database of tens of thousands of listings.
This feature will be in beta for awhile as we tweak our algorithms and
listen to user feedback regarding its usefulness.

IMT Mobile
The
product is designed to utilize the strengths of the smartphone in
helping you maintain inventory on our site. Take photos and upload them
from the lot. You can also edit price, mileage, and even create an ad
directly from your iPhone or Android device. We are expecting to see
this in iTunes and the Android Market by mid-November, pending the
approval process and our final bits of feedback.

 As always, please send me feedback!

- Ryan
@industrialdev
G+

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011: News Release

Posted on June 2, 2011 by equipment
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 attracted nearly 120,000 registered attendees; the shows were the global industry gathering place for the year and the largest gathering in North America since 2008 for the construction, construction materials and fluid power/power transmissions/motion control industries.  The shows were held (in March) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 
Attendees said they were at the shows to examine the newest equipment and product technologies and innovations to help them prepare for future business; exhibitors cited the high quality of customers and reported strong purchases and sales lead to new as well as existing customers.
International Scope
International registrations accounted for a record of 24 percent of the total, representing more than 150 countries.  CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 were among a select group invited to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program, which facilitates the participation of international visitors.  The shows hosted 42 official international customer delegations from 37 countries, organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce as well as in-country associations and related groups.
On the Show Floor
Altogether on the show floor there were more than 2,400 exhibitors taking more than 2.34 million net square feet of exhibit space.  IFPE was the largest ever, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG’s exhibit space was the second largest in the show’s history.  Reinforcing the global scope of the shows were ten international exhibit pavilions-IFPE with pavilions from China, Italy and Taiwan and CONEXPO-CON/AGG with pavilions from China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Looking Ahead
The next edition of the triennial CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE expositions will be held in 2014 (March 18-22) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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We need your feedback!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by equipment
A few months ago I had referenced how we are changing gears to try to solicit more user feedback from the site.  We would be doing more beta programs, providing more options for you to share your opinion, and making sure we consider points that our users made.
To that end, we put together two very simple surveys, one oriented towards the “consumer”, or users coming to the site for informational and purchasing purposes.  The other survey is oriented towards our dealership customers, or those that provide the majority of content on the website.
That’s a long winded way of saying, “We need your help.”
If you come to our website to look for something to buy, or just information, then please take our nine question consumer survey!
If you use our website as a dealer to sell, then please take this quick eleven question survey!
You may wonder how we’ll use this information for our two main goals.  We aim to provide the most leads we can to our dealerships and we also aim to make the process of finding what you want to buy as easy as we can.  Our perspective on what’s “easy” and what’s not can be different from either of those perspectives, buying or selling.
This increases in complexity with different search habits within user groups and whether someone is new to the site or has been using it for a long time.  Someone who has used the site for a long time and comfortable with a design may be quick to reject a product overhaul because it’s different.  Someone new may like an overhaul because they don’t have a frame of reference.
So what we’ll do is comb through the feedback responses, noting patterns we see and any specifics users provide.  This may point us in a direction for further refinement.  If, for example, many people feel the new search is complicated or slow, then we’ll know we need to continue to refine the experience.  If, however, most responses are complimentary, then we’ll look at those that are not and see if there’s smaller, more incremental improvements to make.
Should many people request a specific type of product, then we’ll certainly give that consideration and find where it may fit into the schedule.
This is an opportunity for you to help shape our direction over the next year.  While this won’t be the last opportunity for you to provide feedback about your experience on our site, this information will be used in on going discussions about where we’re going!
- Ryan
ryan.goodwin@dominionenterprises.com
@IndustrialDev
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Sany America Introduces New Equipment Models

Posted on May 8, 2011 by equipment
Sany America introduced several new equipment models at the recent Conexpo show in Las Vegas.  Here are a few of the highlights:
Concrete
Sany America’s Concrete Pump Truck division made a dramatic statement at the show by introducing 4 new pumps for the North American Market.  The 37 meter and 40 meter pumps are brand new utilizing a Z-fold design.  Sany engineered the 40 meter pump to ride on 3 axles with full 5” pipeline on the entire boom.  The 56 meter, with a 5 section RZ boom,  was engineered to meet the most stringent DOT weight rules.  But the 60 meter pump was the talk of the show.  A 5 section RZ boom, X style outriggers, and 5” pipe were all features that turned heads.  When you couple these benefits with Sany’s standard features, including Single Side Support, Auto piston cup retraction, high / low pressure switch, and the SYMC system, Sany decidedly offers the best value to the customer.  Sany America now offers a full line of truck mounted concrete pumps ranging from 28 meters to 60 meters for the North American market. 
Dirt
Sany America introduced 3 new hydraulic excavators the SY215, SY235, SY335 and a newly redesigned motor grader the SMG200 at Conexpo. Utilizing components from world renowned manufacturers such as Cummins, Rexroth, and Hydac, just to name a few, the earthmoving products captured the attention of all the attendees who passed by the display area.  The tier 4-I engines in the SY235 and SY335  demonstrated Sany America’s commitment to redesigning products exclusively for the North American buyer. The new SMG200 Motor grader was also a clean sheet redesign to better deliver the features, such as power shift transmission and increased visibility,  and performance the North American market demands. With these new introductions, and the many more to come, Sany is well poised to make significant strides in the local market place.
Crane
Sany America Cranes were the talk of Con-Expo. The two rough terrain cranes and three crawler cranes introduced by Sany at the show demonstrated the commitment of Sany to be a global contender. The SRC840 and SRC860XL rough terrain cranes garnered much interest from customers all over the globe. These customers saw first-hand how Sany Cranes have partnered globally with strategic suppliers such as Cummins to bring high reliability to a new line of Sany Cranes. The ease of use and simplicity of operation were highlighted as well as industry leading performance parameters such as lift height and capacity. The biggest splash for the cranes, though, was the North American introduction of the new “Ultracab,” designed by Porsche, which were shown on the new SCC8200 and SCC8300 crawler cranes. Sany invited all to sit in the roomy cab and experience the full effect of this new design. Coupled with the other new features such as self assembly, flexible configurations and US specific transport weights and dimensions and it was easy to see why Sany crawler cranes garnered such intense interest.
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Shipping Industry Needs More Education

Posted on March 21, 2011 by equipment
Transport industry freight forwarders will be happy to hear that the unifying theme during the Truckload Carriers Association conference this week was the desire to make sure the trucking industry and shippers both have a clear understanding of the challenges on the road ahead for the transportation industry of the United States of America during the weeks and months ahead. The transport industry representatives on hand for the conference were apparently both on the same page in the desire for shippers to be as informed about the complexities of the driver shortage, costs of doing business, inflation and increasing fuel prices. Good news for the business of freight forwarding cargo to destination on time and budget in the United States of America.

The trucking industry officials on hand made a point of stating that the trucking industry needs to take the lead by taking the steps to help educate shippers on all of the challenges on the road before the transport industry during the miles ahead. That during the past few years there hasn’t been as much time for the trucking industry to devote to the job of educating shippers about the issues, but that during the months ahead the industry would need to spend more time talking to shippers about the issues in hand. In the hope that this education will help both parties work better together during the months and years ahead and possibly find new ideas on how to deal with some of the issues the the flatbed trucking industry, and transport trucking industry as a whole, has in hand.

Hopefully, all of these desires come true in the days ahead, but on thing is for sure, it’s always a good idea to keep all parties involved in a business informed on the issues of doing business. This idea can only help and could lead to solutions for some of the issues for the American trucking industry as we head into the second decade of the century of the environment.

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New Navigation Unit for Heavy Equipment Transport

Posted on March 19, 2011 by equipment
Transport transportation services and drivers of the United States of America that could use a new navigation system to help them deliver cargo on time and budget during the miles ahead should take a look at Cobra Electronics newest navigation unit for the transport industry of America the Cobra 5550 Pro. The Cobra 550 Pro is a 5-inch navigation unit designed and engineered for use by the professional truck drivers of America and the world and has features nearly identical to Cobra Electronics larger navigation system, the Cobra 7750 Platinum, according to the people over at Cobra Electronics.

The new Cobra 5550 Pro comes with enhanced graphics, junction view with lane assist, state mileage log and a log to keep track of the number of hours freight shipping trucks spend out on the transport roads and highways of the United States. It also includes a last-mile routing ability, quick-tabs that allow you to put essential transport information, like the distance to weight stations, travel centers, rest areas and the mileage markers along your route at your disposal at a moments notice, and over 12,000 points of interest to transport driver, according to Cobra Electronics.

Freight companies and drivers out on the roads and highways of the nation that would like to check out the new Cobra 5550 Pro should contact Cobra Electronics directly for more information, or stop by a local dealer of Cobra Electronics products to see what they have on hand. This new navigation system could be a new transport tool that helps you enhance the services you provide and save time and money during the miles ahead on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America.

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New Navigation Unit for Heavy Equipment Transport

Posted on March 19, 2011 by equipment
Transport transportation services and drivers of the United States of America that could use a new navigation system to help them deliver cargo on time and budget during the miles ahead should take a look at Cobra Electronics newest navigation unit for the transport industry of America the Cobra 5550 Pro. The Cobra 550 Pro is a 5-inch navigation unit designed and engineered for use by the professional truck drivers of America and the world and has features nearly identical to Cobra Electronics larger navigation system, the Cobra 7750 Platinum, according to the people over at Cobra Electronics.

The new Cobra 5550 Pro comes with enhanced graphics, junction view with lane assist, state mileage log and a log to keep track of the number of hours freight shipping trucks spend out on the transport roads and highways of the United States. It also includes a last-mile routing ability, quick-tabs that allow you to put essential transport information, like the distance to weight stations, travel centers, rest areas and the mileage markers along your route at your disposal at a moments notice, and over 12,000 points of interest to transport driver, according to Cobra Electronics.

Freight companies and drivers out on the roads and highways of the nation that would like to check out the new Cobra 5550 Pro should contact Cobra Electronics directly for more information, or stop by a local dealer of Cobra Electronics products to see what they have on hand. This new navigation system could be a new transport tool that helps you enhance the services you provide and save time and money during the miles ahead on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America.

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Flatbed Trucking Using an Older Diesel Engines

Posted on March 16, 2011 by equipment
Transport drivers and firms using a flatbed truck to deliver cargo on time and budget will be interested in the news that Navistar International is currently doing research on some exciting new ideas to reduce oxides of nitrogen in the exhaust of the older diesel trucks on the transport roads and highways of North America during the miles ahead. Navistar International has indicated that after treatment using urea in liquid form will not be one of the new ideas the company will be looking at implementing in reducing nitrogen oxides in the exhaust of older diesel freight trucks.

What new ideas is Navistar International currently looking at to help reduce nitrogen oxides in the exhaust of the older diesel engines out on the transport roads and highways of North America and the world? Navistar International is currently taking a look at using a solid form of urea injection being developed by a Danish firm the company invested in last year, Amminex, to help reduce the level of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust of older diesel engines called diesel exhaust fluid. This method has been in use in the transport industry of the United States during the 2010 calendar year, according to sources in the shipping industry of the country, and is in use in many of the trucks being manufactured by firms around the world.

This news has many transport drivers and firms around the United States of America wondering what this new method of reducing nitrogen oxides in the exhaust of older diesel trucks out on the transport roads and highways of North America is going to cost to implement during the miles ahead? They’re also wondering what the fuel economy of using this idea is going to be like for transport services using this new technology during the years ahead? We’ll have to wait and see what the numbers are like, before we can comment on the cost, but if this technology is able to effectively decrease the level of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust of older trucks on the roads of the country, we might want to make sure to take a real close look at the possibilities, before making a final decision.

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